The Sunday Telegraph, meanwhile, reports United remain in talks with Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, about re-signing the Juventus midfielder this summer.

With Manchester City baulking at the cost it would take to sign the 23-year-old, and Barcelona’s interest waning, it could be a straight fight between United and Real Madrid, but Juve will only sell for a world-record fee. Pogba could even become the first £100million footballer once add-ons and agent fees are factored in, it is claimed.

The prospect of working with Mourinho appeals to Pogba, the newspaper claims, and though the France star still harbours some reservations about returning to Old Trafford four years after his acrimonious exit, it is thought he would agree to the move should his salary demand of £9.75 million after tax per year be met.